Monthly Archives: July 2009

Metallic Longhorn Skull Thing

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Devin Rose

Our neighbors erected this across the street from us recently: I am a native Texan and have lived in Texas my whole life, but this thing scares the crud out of me.

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A Contemporary Problem with Sola Scriptura

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Devin Rose

I just read this Internet Monk post about Paul Zahl, an Episcopal minister who opposes homosexual acts, same-sex union blessings, and the consecration of practicing homosexuals (like Gene Robinson). For those who are not keeping up with Anglican/Episcopal current events, … Continue reading →

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Are the Scriptures Clear (Perspicuous)?

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Devin Rose

Continuing my trend of kibitzing on the “discussion” between (Catholic) Mark Shea and (Protestant) James White, I want to offer some ideas on their recent disagreement on the “perspicuity of Scripture”. (I put discussion in dubious quotes because their interchange … Continue reading →

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On My Daily Embarrassment

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Katie

When I was a youngish single woman, becoming a saint seemed pretty possible.  Yes, I went to Confession regularly for dumb little sins, but I thought I was a pretty virtuous person.  I felt like I was pretty patient, even … Continue reading →

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Why Be a Methodist (or Baptist, or Lutheran, etc.)?

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Devin Rose

I got groceries today and saw two bumper stickers for churches:  Austin Powerhouse Church (“A Church Alive Is Worth the Drive”) and Hill Country Cowboy Church (whose mission is “To round up and train people in our cowboy heritage community … Continue reading →

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